Senior Gardener

Please note that regular weekend work is required, rotation one weekend per month, this will be discussed at interview. What it's like to work here The Garden Team at Hanbury Hall cares for a stunning and varied garden, including the Parterre with clipped box topiary, formal fruit and vegetable gardens, orchards, the Orangery with its citrus collection and the productive Walled Garden. You'll work closely with a committed team of colleagues and a dedicated group of volunteers, helping to create an inclusive, supportive, and rewarding place to work. There are opportunities for learning and development in the role, including training courses and specialist horticultural development. What you'll be doing As Senior Gardener, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day management of the garden and its team, planning and organising work programmes and leading by example to deliver the highest standards of horticulture and presentation. You'll be actively involved in all aspects of practical gardening, contributing to projects that conserve and enhance the garden for the future. Health and safety will be central to your role, ensuring risk assessments, compliance tasks and safe working practices are consistently followed and recorded.

We're looking for a Senior Gardener who is a dedicated and enthusiastic horticulturist, confident in leading and managing the Garden Team at Hanbury Hall., We'd love to hear from you if you have: - Significant practical experience in horticulture - Experience of supervising or managing and leading others - Strong knowledge of plants, plant husbandry and horticultural techniques - An understanding of relevant health and safety legislation and safe working practices - Communication skills and a collaborative approach to working as part of a team.

The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places